Historic Knutsford courthouse turned into hotel and restaurant closes after falling into administration
19.01.2024 - 17:17
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The Courthouse, a restaurant, bar and hotel in Knutsford has closed after its owners Flat Cap Hotels fell into administration. A spokesperson for the venue confirmed to the Manchester Evening News that administrators have been appointed, and cited issues including the pandemic, inflation and the cost-of-living crisis.
The 200-year old Knutsford Crown Court in Cheshire
when brothers Oliver and Dominic Heywood transformed the historic venue after a multi-million pound refurbishment. In 2023 the venue was reimagined again after a 12-month renovation to give the hotel and restaurant a fresh look.
Records for the company show on Companies House show that the Insolvency practitioners Begbies Taynor Central LLP were appointed on January 18. Flat Cap Hotels other venues, The Vicarage at Cranage and The Bridge in Prestbury will remain open.
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A spokesperson said: “We can confirm that Flat Cap Hotels Limited, which operates the Bridge in Prestbury, The Vicarage in Cranage and The Courthouse in Knutsford, has entered administration.
"Like many others in the hospitality sector, despite having an excellent reputation and a strong brand, the business has been impacted by a combination of factors, including the pandemic, inflation and the challenging economic environment for consumers.
“Partners at Begbies Traynor have been appointed as Joint Administrators and the focus is now on stabilising the operating position of the business and exploring future options. The Bridge and the Vicarage will continue to trade as normal, while The Courthouse has ceased trading.”
The sudden closure has saddened many residents and visitors of the venue, and